Podcasts

Talking History with Patrick Geoghegan

This unique and lively history show delves into some of the world's most important political, social and cultural events and the intriguing personalities behind them. Presented by Dr Patrick Geoghegan of Trinity College Dublin, Talking History unravels the gritty, sometimes uncomfortable, side of our past, and what we can learn from it.

Latest episodes

March Books Special: WWII

4 days ago - 53 mins

Talking History with Patrick Geoghegan

The Taoisigh Visits To White House For St Patrick's Day

11 days ago - 54 mins

Talking History with Patrick Geoghegan

The Oscars: The Trailblazers and Terrors

18 days ago - 54 mins

Talking History with Patrick Geoghegan

Franklin D. Roosevelt

25 days ago - 53 mins

Talking History with Patrick Geoghegan

The Beatles

a month ago - 53 mins

Talking History with Patrick Geoghegan

Building Stormont

a month ago - 53 mins

Talking History with Patrick Geoghegan

Best of February Books Part 1

This week Patrick looks at the best of Irish and International history publications for February 2020. Books covered on the show include: 'Churchill and Stalin: Comrades in Arms during the Second World War' with Geoffrey Roberts, 'Ireland's Revolutionary Diplomat: A Biography of Leopold Kerney' with Barry Wheelan, 'Don Eugene Boylan: Trappist Monk, Scientist and Writer with Thomas J Morrisey SJ, 'The World's Most Prestigious Prize: The Inside Story of the Nobel Peace Prize' with Geir Lundestad and 'Social Life in Pre-Reformation Dublin 1450-1540 with Peadar Slattery.